Google Pay will now send transaction alert SMS

NEW DELHI: In a new update, Google Pay will now send app notifications as well as SMS to inform users about transactions. The move is aimed to help users easily identify any suspicious transactions and keep their money secure.
“We launched Google Pay with the best of Google’s security infrastructure, leveraging our experience of 20 years of bringing some of the world’s most helpful technology products to billions of users worldwide. And we are constantly adding features to help our users fully understand each step on the app. We have now launched notifications and SMS alerts to clarify the direction of flow of money and help them to transact securely.” Ambarish Kenghe, Director, Product Management, Google Pay said in a blog post.